An L.A. Filmmaker’s Earnest Take on a South Dakota Story

An L.A. Filmmaker’s Earnest Take on a South Dakota Story

By Brian Bieber You have to excuse most South Dakotans for having mixed feelings when Hollywood comes to town. Every decade or so, a filmmaker rolls in, falls in love with the sweeping plains, big sky, and striking natural light, and is inspired to share what they see. As a result, the South Dakota that shows up in movies is usually beautiful but shallow—set dressing for stories that could be told anywhere. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kate Beecrof…